Initial 10 Arrows XV Players Announced for Rugby Rally

The Toronto Arrows are pleased to announce the initial block of players that will feature for the club’s Arrows XV side against the Atlantic Selects at next weekend’s Rugby Rally:

Rob Brouwer | Prop
Ronan Foley | Flanker / No. 8
Jack McRogers | Hooker
Ollie Nott | Flanker
Marc-Antoine Ouellet | Prop
Marcello Wainwright | Flanker / No. 8

Andrew Ferguson | Scrum-half
Will Kelly | Fly-half
Mitch Richardson | Centre
John Sheridan | Wing

The initial player group features 134 combined senior Arrows caps accrued over the club’s three seasons in Major League Rugby, with Ferguson leading the way with 29 total appearances.

With several Arrows currently on international duty with Canada’s senior men’s team, the Arrows XV side will be comprised of many senior Arrows players and bolstered by Arrows Academy athletes and local standouts, while the visiting Atlantic Selects will be made up of top regional players from the Maritimes, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec. Further Arrows XV squad players will be announced in the coming days.

At the Rugby Rally — the Arrows’ first match in Toronto in an unprecedented 867 days — fans at York Lions Stadium will be able to enjoy locally-sourced food options from guest vendors, as well as all your favourite stadium staples. Activities include pre-match autograph signings by Arrows players, a live DJ, an inflatable fan zone for kids, and a very special announcement at halftime! Tickets start at $10.

Gates will open at 4 p.m., with the Arrows XV and Atlantic Selects scheduled to kick off at 5:30 p.m.

With the health and safety of the club’s fans, athletes, and team members serving as the organization’s top priority, all fans in attendance at the Rugby Rally will be required to show proof of full vaccination upon entry. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test will not be accepted for admittance, except for guests with a verified medical exemption. Please review the club’s Venue Health & Safety Guidelines for further information regarding safety measures, ticketing information, and the in-stadium experience at York Lions Stadium.

Header Photo Credit: Ben Weitz